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It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed.

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This quote by Theodore Roosevelt highlights the importance of taking risks and putting in effort in order to achieve success. It emphasizes that while failing may be challenging, it is far worse to never attempt to succeed at all.
Quote by Theodore Roosevelt
President, American
Theodore Roosevelt was the 26th President of the United States who served from 1901 to 1909.
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